Criminal Justice System Desperately Needs Reform

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

January 21, 1990

I couldn`t agree more with your Dec. 14 editorial. The critical issues of crime, the disappearance of Florida`s once unique landscape and the need for adequate roads must become priorities for Palm Beach County residents.

We no longer can postpone dealing with these problems but must face them and act responsibly.

As a member of the Criminal Justice Commission and as the chairman of the Joint Committee to Increase County Government Efficiency, I am acutely aware of the need to effectively and efficiently deal with the problems of our Criminal Justice System.

Most of the people we put in jail ultimately will rejoin society. For them to return as productive members, they must be equipped with the necessary tools (vocational training, a strong work ethic, literacy training and treatment for drug abusers).

I hope elected officials, the private sector, the electorate and the media will join together and help make the solutions a reality.